This acquisition includes:
——a 12.5% stake in Thai Laemchabang Terminal Co., Ltd. (TLT) and
——a 30% stake in Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal Ltd. (HLT), with the
transaction valued at approximately USD 110 million.
The purchase covers significant operational berths:
—— TLT Terminal: Berth A2
——HLT Terminal: Berths A3, C1-C2, and D1-D3 (with ongoing construction on berths
D1-D3).
Once fully operational, these berths are
expected to handle up to 6.7 million TEU annually, further positioning Laem
Chabang as a vital international container hub.
This investment aligns with CSP’s strategy to deepen China-Thailand economic
ties and bolster COSCO’s global resource distribution, while also optimizing
synergy within port and shipping operations. CSP is committed to expanding
cooperation with key shipping players in Thailand and Southeast Asia, enhancing
local logistics capabilities, and providing comprehensive service offerings to
clients.
Located approximately 60 nautical miles southeast of Bangkok, Laem
Chabang Port is Thailand’s largest deep-water port, responsible for handling
around 80% of the nation’s container throughput. As part of Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative, Laem
Chabang continues to benefit from extensive government-backed infrastructure
projects, strengthening its role as a primary hub for COSCO SHIPPING’s
dual-brand vessels in Thailand.
This acquisition further underscores COSCO SHIPPING Ports’ commitment to
building resilient, world-class port infrastructure that enhances economic
integration and trade efficiency across the Asia-Pacific region.